Why did conquerors try to control the temple of Jagannatha at Puri?
Conquers tried hard to gain control over the jagannatha temple located at puri because it would make their rule acceptable to the local people of that place. Since, the temple was important as a place of pilgrimage and was a center of authority in social and political matters.
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